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Stupidity is painful in running (unlike most of life ) to the stupid person.

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Robinson — 1 Comment

First comment today – is on my leg. The calf/shin doesn’t “hurt” anymore. Though It still feels off, definitely not up to running yet. Its hard to describe how it feels (wonky doesn’t explain it does it?), kind of tight,…

Tagged with: Couch to 5K, Jeff Galloway, Road running, Shin-Splints, Strain (injury)
Posted in running, running injury

Running for a Ride – a great motivator.

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Robinson — Leave a comment

Only 25 days to go! At this point, I should be starting my taper – having done my longest run of 20 miles this last weekend. Except, that didn’t happen. 😦 Though now you need to turn that frown upside…

Tagged with: Calf, hal higdon, Manpower, Marathon, Road running, Shin-Splints
Posted in running, running injury

Freaky Friday – Bizarre things found on the Interwebs! This Week – Fun 5ks for the non-racer!

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Robinson — Leave a comment

So this weeks freaky friday – fun 5ks designed for the non-racer!!! Many people get out there and run for fitness, or for fun but do NOT want to go “Race.” Since they aren’t “fast” or into the competitiveness, it’s…

Tagged with: fig leaf 5k, Its a wonderful run, race, Red Dress Run, Road running, Run for your lives, running, warrior dash
Posted in Freaky Friday, running

Bad Run! Bad Run! NO COOKIE FOR YOU!

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Robinson — 2 Comments

So, as you my readers may already know – I was a complete slacker last week and did not run like I should have. This trend continued on sunday when – due to my alcohol-induced-illness (combined with countless family visits),…

Running in the Wee hours of the morning

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Robinson — 3 Comments

I posted last week that I have begun weight training. The unfortunate scheduling aspect of working & lifting is that the timing only works if I get my lazy butt up and run in the morning. (This will mean getting…

Tagged with: hal higdon, Road running
Posted in Contest, Cross Training, running, Week in REVIEW!

A pleasant 3…err… 4 mile run

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Robinson — 1 Comment

So, last night was scheduled for a nice 3 mile run, with an intent to take it slow.. So my dear reader – do you think I pulled it off? Did my “plan-following” succeed this time? Yes!!!! I am 4…

Tagged with: Binghamton, Hanukkah House, Road running, running, Temple Concord, Walking Bridge
Posted in running

Running the plan while not becoming a road-pancake!

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Robinson — 2 Comments

So, the big question on everyone’s mind – is obviously – “So, did the Once and Future Runner manage to follow the training plan yesterday?” To which the answer is – YES! After dropping my kids off at the anti-drowning…

Tagged with: Road running, running, Vibram Five Fingers
Posted in running

Race Report – Utica Boilermaker 15K – 2011

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Robinson — 4 Comments

What a fantastic day for a race! It was a gorgeous 58 degrees as the cannon went off! (I think it was still 58 degrees, 11 minutes later when I actually reached the start line as well!) Can I say…

2011 YMCA Corporate Challenge Race Report

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Robinson — Leave a comment

So, most “race reports” I have seen on people’s blogs are marathons or triathlons. unfortunately, I am not up to those esteemed races as this point in life! BUT I did do a 5k, followed by a 1 mile leg…

Tagged with: corporate challenge, Relay race, Road running, running
Posted in Race Report, running, vibram five fingers